Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30/06/2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Location: Derby Street, Penrith
Remuneration: $59.92 -$70.70 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ702196
Applications Close: 04/11/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional workplace to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

Penrith Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub (Penrith Kids Hub) is the latest addition to the Child; Youth & Family Mental Health Services located across from Nepean Hospital. This new service will provide mental health services for children 0-12 years experiencing mild- moderate developmental, emotional, relational and/or behavioral difficulties. ​The multidisciplinary service will provide initial assessments, care coordination, treatment & therapies, diagnostic services and parenting, attachment, relationship and family support.





This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about improving mental health services. Working closely with key stakeholders across mental health services, this exciting Project Officer opportunity plays a pivotal role in shaping and supporting innovative models of care for children, young people and families. Collaborating with mental health executives and staff, consumers and carers, Primary Health Networks and the Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service, you will help ensure services are developed and implemented in line with national and state strategic directions, driving improved outcomes for the community.

If you have strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills and enjoy driving innovation and evidence-based initiatives that make a real difference for children, young people and families, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

1. Relevant project management qualifications and/or experience in the implementation of projects and initiatives in a health or similarly complex environment.
2. Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines.
3.



Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively, exercising initiative and judgement, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective, meaningful and supportive working relationships with a range of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, and externally. As well as an understanding of the contemporary issues, challenges and directions facing mental health services.
5. Proven ability to communicate and negotiate with all stakeholders, including the ability to clearly explain complex ideas and customise communication to the audience.
6. Proven ability to write fluently in a range of styles and formats, and competence in the use of information technology systems.
7. Current Driver's License and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Additional information:

- Click here for the Position Description
- For role related queries or questions contact Marita Schwendler on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
- NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
- NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
- For assistance with applying please click here. To find out more about the NSW Health application process please click here.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

📌 Penrith Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub Project Officer (Kingswood)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Kingswood